Dutch racer Rinus ‘Veekay’ van Kalmthout will not be racing for Ed Carpenter Racing in the American IndyCar class next year. This marks the end of a five-year collaboration between the Indiana-based team and the 24-year-old driver from Hoofddorp. Reportedly, the news came as a surprise to Van Kalmthout’s camp, which had been optimistic about a new deal in recent days.
Van Kalmthout finished the past season in 13th place in the championship and seemed to be heading towards a new collaboration with his trusted team. Carpenter confirmed just a month ago to RACER that the team ‘saw a future with both drivers.’ ‘Veekay’ was joined this season by Danish rookie Christian Rasmussen. Whether Rasmussen will stay on in 2025 is not yet known.
Future Challenges for Rinus van Kalmthout in Securing a New Seat for the Upcoming Season
Securing a new seat for the upcoming season is set to be a significant challenge for Rinus van Kalmthout. Most teams have already confirmed their line-ups. It is rumored that Ed Carpenter Racing will soon announce who will be stepping into their Chevrolet cars in 2025.
Statistics of Rinus van Kalmthout
‘Veekay’ joined the team in 2020 and impressed with his consistency. In his debut season, he immediately scored four podium finishes, two pole positions, and one victory. In the past five championships, he finished 14th, 12th, 12th, 14th, and 13th respectively. This year, he drove the most laps of all drivers, similar to the impressive track presence of Max Verstappen.
